Indianapolis-based coworking space The Speak Easy has hired TJ Wright as executive director. Wright previously worked in the education sector for more than a decade, serving at the K-12 and collegiate levels.... Read More
Munster-based Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD), the parent of Peoples Bank, is reporting first quarter net income of $2.1 million, compared to $4.5 million during the same period last year. Despite the slight dip in profit, the bank says its core earnings and net interest margin remain stable.... Read More
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has received a nearly $650,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. in Indianapolis to support STEM enrichment. The grant is part of Lilly's Indiana Youth Programs on Campus initiative, which supports college- and university-led summer camp enrichment for students who have historically been underrepresented in higher education.... Read More
Several Indiana higher education institutions are listed among The Best Value Colleges for public and private schools. The Princeton Review says the 209 schools that made its 2022 rankings share three features: stellar academics, affordable cost, and strong career prospects for graduates.... Read More
Michigan City-based Horizon Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: HNBC) is reporting record first quarter net income of $23.6 million, up from $20.4 million during the same period last year. The bank says the results are attributed to an increase in net interest income and a decrease in credit loss expense.... Read More
Indianapolis-based JDA Worldwide, a full-service marketing agency, has acquired California-based public relations and strategic communications firm The KAIROS Co. JDA Worldwide says the acquisition will help it scale up to offer a full-range of public relations, government relations and communications services in 2023.... Read More
The Muncie Community Schools Board of Trustees has approved the largest raises in district history. MCS says teachers will receive the raises starting this fall for the 2022-23 school year.... Read More
South Bend-based startup Tessellated has received a $20,000 investment from Elevate Ventures in Indianapolis. The funding, which is part of Elevate’s Community Ideation Fund, will help the startup to scale up research and development and move its technology into commercial production.... Read More
Visually Impaired Preschool Services Indiana will Thursday celebrate the opening of the Simon and Estelle Knoble Family Resource Center near downtown Indianapolis. The nonprofit says the center will be the first physical space in the Hoosier State for children ages birth to three with visual impairments.... Read More
Indiana University is launching a startup accelerator program to help faculty turn their research discoveries and professional insights into viable businesses. The IU Faculty Startup Accelerator Program is a collaboration between the IU Innovation and Commercialization Office and The Mill in Bloomington.... Read More
